Heavy rainfall combined with India releasing massive water flows into rivers has triggered one of the worst floods in decades. Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers have swollen beyond danger levels, submerging hundreds of villages, destroying crops, and sweeping away livestock.
Kartarpur Corridor Submerged
The floods have entered the Kartarpur Corridor in Narowal, inundating the sacred Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur. Water levels reached 5 to 7 feet inside the shrine, raising concerns of severe damage. Roads including Narowal Road and Shakargarh Highway have been closed due to flooding.
Punjab on Emergency Alert
In Punjab’s Gujranwala Division, seven people have died and three remain missing. Authorities declared a rain emergency in Sialkot, enforcing Section 144, and relocating more than 210,000 people to safer areas. Relief camps have been set up, and mosques are making announcements urging evacuation.
To protect Head Qadirabad, authorities deliberately breached two protective embankments in Mandi Bahauddin and Alipur Chattha.
The Army has been deployed in eight affected districts to assist local administration with rescue operations.
Ravi and Chenab at Dangerous Levels
According to PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia, the next 48 hours are critical for Ravi and Chenab. At Jassar, the Ravi River recorded an extremely high flood level with a flow of 229,700 cusecs. A massive wave is expected to pass Shahdara, threatening low-lying areas and parts of Motorway-2.
Civil Defense has issued alerts, and sirens have been sounded in vulnerable areas.
Sutlej River Worsens Situation
The Sutlej River also swelled dangerously, with water flow reaching 245,000 cusecs at Head Ganda Singh. Villages near Bahawalnagar and Pakpattan have been cut off, with over 100 settlements submerged. More than 4,000 flood victims have been evacuated to safer ground.
At Arifwala, severe flooding has hit multiple villages, while at Baba Farid Bridge in Pakpattan, a massive wave is passing through, forcing authorities to sound high-level alerts.
Widespread Destruction and Ongoing Rescue
Thousands of families have been displaced, while cattle and crops have been washed away. Rescue teams including Rangers, Army, and Police continue operations in affected areas.
The scale of devastation across Punjab and the looming threat in Sindh highlight the urgent need for coord
inated relief and long-term flood management.
